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[Siddon, Thomas - Press Conference]
Series title:National Press TheatreHierarchical level:Item (Accession level)Date:1990-04-10Item number (ISN):171928Type of material:Moving imagesFound in:Archives / Film, Video and Sound -
Record information – Details Fonds/collection:CANADA. NATIONAL PRESS THEATREAccession:1990-0413Media:VideoPart:1 of 1Production date:1990-04-10Production company:House of CommonsDescription:Press Conference held by the Honorable Thomas Siddon, newly-appointed Minister of Indian and Northern Affairs announcing the conclusion of a Dene-Métis land claim agreement in the Northwest Territories with the Federal government. With Mr. Siddon on the podium are Dr. Richard Van Loon, Senior Assistant Deputy Minister and Ray Castelli, Acting Press Secretary. Following an opening statement, the Minister responds to questions from the media. A follow-up conference is held by Ethel Blondin, Liberal Member of Parliament and member of the Assembly of First Nations commending the leaders of the Dene-Métis for their decision to sign the agreement-in-principle with the Federal government. In her opening statement (first in her own language and then in English) and responses to questions from the media, Blondin explains the historical significance of the signing for the Dene-Métis people and the struggle for self-determination which still lies ahead for Canada's first nations.Language:English / FrançaisNotes:Detailed holdings information: -
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